Matt d elia biography of george michael
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Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, inom speak with author Matt Birkbeck about the life of William “Big Billy” D’Elia, a prominent figure in the mafia. We discuss D’Elia’s role as a negotiator for the mob and his close relationship with Russell Bufalino. The conversation delves into behind-the-scenes dealings, connections to influential individuals, and the complexities of the criminal world. We highlight the scarcity of information about the Russell Bufalino family and the power they held. One fascinating aspect that emerges is Billy’s role as a negotiator for the mob across different industries, including films, music, and politics. We discuss his connections with influential individuals like Nick Civella and Tony Ripe Civella, the nephew who took over the family business. A notable episode involves Billy intervening when Donald Trump wanted Michael Jackson to perform at his casino, u
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Obituary of Mike D'Elia
D'ELIA, Michele (Mike)
Peacefully passed away in his sleep on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Chartwell Niagara in Niagara-on-the-Lake, at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Maria Libera (nee: Marino). Loving dad of Perry (Bonnie). Proud grandpa of Matthew-Jim (Jennifer), Jon-Daniel (Hilary) and Don-Paul (Kari), and great grandpa of Joel, Isaac, Mirella, Charlotte (deceased), Matthew, Caleb, Evie, Flicker (deceased), Remy, and Simone. Mike is predeceased by his siblings Marianna (Michele), Concetta (Salvatore), and Antonio (Antoinetta), and is survived by Giovanni (Raphaela) all from Cercemaggiore, Campobasso, Italy.
Mike will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, Carmen, Robert, Vince (deceased), Lily, Gino, Carmella, Mario, Peter, Carmella, Pasqualina, Francesco, Pasquale, Vincenzo, Maria Libera, Filomena, Antoinetta, Angela, and Nicola.
Mike came to Canada in 1951, and worked most of his life here as a carpenter. In his retirem
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The Life We Chose: William “Big Billy” D'Elia and the Last Secrets of America's Most Powerful Mafia Family (Paperback)
By Matt Birkbeck
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“The Life We Chose—an unforgettable story. A really great read.” —Nicholas Pileggi, author of Wiseguy and Casino and screenwriter of Goodfellas
From Matt Birkbeck—investigative journalist and executive producer of Netflix’s #1 movie Girl in the Picture—a revelatory father/surrogate son story that takes readers deep inside the inner workings of the mob through the eyes of William “Big Billy” D’Elia, the right-hand man to legendary mafia kingpin Russell Bufalino, who ran organized crime in the US for more than fifty years.
William “Big Billy” D’Elia is Mafia royalty.
The “adopted” son of legendary organized crime boss Russell Bufalino, for decades D’Eli